The Régie intermunicipale de prévention et de protection incendie Memphrémagog Est recently announced an investment plan of $11 million for fire halls in the region over the next six years.
The money will be used to revamp, re-supply, or completely rebuild fire halls in the Régie’s dominion, which represents 10 municipalities. This includes Stanstead Township, where a borrowing by-law referendum for a new fire hall project was just quashed by residents.
Residents voted against the town’s plans to construct a new building due to high costs- $1.9 million- and what they deemed an unnecessary multifunctional room. Stanstead Township Mayor Francine Markwell said the Régie’s investment was already in the works.
Stanstead Township fire hall back on the table
By Michael Boriero - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
